Houston BOMA Celebrates Excellence at the Annual Awards Extravaganza

Houston BOMA hosted its largest luncheon of the year at the Annual Awards Extravaganza, bringing together the commercial real estate community for an afternoon dedicated to recognition, connection, and celebration at the Marriott Marquis.

The event featured a lively networking hour, photos with Santa, door prizes, and a standout lunch before transitioning into a program that honored the people and organizations driving Houston BOMA forward. Attendees also supported the Houston Fire Department holiday toy drive by donating new, unwrapped toys for a chance to win a prize, reinforcing the association’s commitment to community impact.

During the program, Houston BOMA inducted the incoming officers and directors for the 2026 Board of Directors while recognizing outgoing 2025 Board members for their leadership and service. The association also inducted the incoming officers for the 2026 Houston BOMA Foundation Board of Trustees, recognized Annual Partners and Committee Chairs, and celebrated the Leadership Lyceum Class of 2025. The Houston BOMA Foundation awarded 30 scholarships, underscoring its continued investment in workforce development and future leaders. Houston BOMA also announced the 2025 Member of the Year Award recipients and the 2025–2026 Local TOBY Award winners. The program concluded with remarks from 2025 President Tiffany McSwain and incoming 2026 President Natali Juarbe.

The luncheon also marked the launch of the Fred Whitty Scholarship, honoring longtime Houston BOMA member and industry advocate Fred Whitty. The scholarship provides one Houston BOMA member each year with the opportunity to attend the BOMA International Annual Conference, and reflects Fred’s lasting commitment to education and national engagement within BOMA.

2025 Member of the Year Award Winners

Houston BOMA proudly recognized the following outstanding professionals for their leadership, dedication, and impact:

• Executive Manager of the Year: Scott Becker, CBRE

• Property Manager of the Year: Sahar Del Villar, JLL

• Allied Professional Member of the Year: Mike Zacharias, Cougar USA

• Assistant Property Manager of the Year: Stephanie Camacho, Brookfield Properties Operated by CBRE

• Young Professional Member of the Year: Natalia Vera, Granite Properties

• Engineer of the Year: Berlin Villarreal, Stream Realty Partners

• Administrative Assistant of the Year: Kate Jackson, Transwestern

• Committee Chair of the Year: Patti Goodman, Transwestern

2025-2026 Local TOBY Award Winners

The Outstanding Building of the Year awards celebrated excellence in building operations, management, and performance across multiple categories:

• Medical Category: Memorial Hermann Medical Plaza
  Owned by LaSalle Investment Management, Inc. and Managed by JLL

• 500,000–999,999 SF Category: Bank of America Tower
  Owned by Beacon Capital Partners and Managed by Transwestern

• Suburban Office Park Mid-Rise Category: 1414 and 1430 Enclave Parkway
  Owned and Managed by Piedmont Office Realty Trust

• 250,000–499,999 SF Category: Two Eldridge
  Owned and Managed by Granite Properties

Houston BOMA extends its sincere thanks to Cotton GDS, the event underwriter, for their generous support. Appreciation also goes to this year’s sponsors: Allied Universal, United Protective Services, XXL Construction, Worldwide Power Products, Granite, E3 Electric, Guard Texas, Cypress Creek Pest Control, Associated Time and Parking Controls, and Always in Season.

The Annual Awards Extravaganza remains a cornerstone event for Houston BOMA, bringing the industry together to celebrate excellence, service, and community.

See highlights from the event on our Flickr Album.